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Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel in Sofia City Center

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Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Twin Room
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance
Deluxe Twin Room | Bathroom

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Tsar Kaloyan str.,6, Sofia, SOF, 1000
  • Sofia Court House
    3 min walk
  • National Archaeological Museum
    3 min walk
  • Church of St. George
    3 min walk
  • Sofia (SOF)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Economy Twin Room

Economy Twin Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Sofia

Sofia City Center stay.With a stay at this Sofia City Center hotel, you'll be steps from National Institute of Archaeology with Museum and Sofia City Art Gallery. City Garden and Yellow Pavement are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ivan Vazov National Theatre - 5 min walk
  • Sofia Central Mineral Baths - 7 min walk
  • Alexander Nevski Cathedral - 12 min walk
  • Bulgarian Parliament - 12 min walk
  • National Palace of Culture - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Serdika Station - 5 min walk
  • Sofia Central Station - 14 min drive
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Club Museum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Confetti - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rila Sofia

3.5-star hotel in Sofia City Center
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A business center, 2 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

Event space at this hotel measures 429 square feet (40 square meters) and includes a conference center. A nightclub, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Rila Sofia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Sofia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 429 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Nightclub
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Rila Sofia offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 6 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.41 per person, per night
  • Destination fee: EUR 0.57 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 6 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Rila Sofia
Rila Hotel
Rila Sofia
Hotel Rila
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel
Hotel Rila Sofia Sofia
Hotel Rila Sofia Hotel Sofia

Hotel Rila Sofia Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 38 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Martin

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a room on the 3rd floor Every part in there was outdated.Beds sheets were clean.Lobby looks ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Great location! Cool style!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vadim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Erald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zornitsa

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing like before! Excellent!
Nothing like before!!! Excellent location and experience! Staff is perfect! Lovely mixture of modern Scandinavian and old communistic style! Just adorable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim, LOS ANGELES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in walking distance to many Sofia attractions: cathedrals, palace/museum, art galleries, archaeological museum, etc. plus metro and bus/tram lines. We really enjoyed the adjoining Italian restaurant.

8/10 Good

KWOK KUEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing! The personnel were really attentive and helped us booking a cab in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room
Thank you it was lovely and beautiful rook 🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great base for a trip to Sofia
The location is great and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

shamiram

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and loud.
The hotel is very old and the tub is so deep and slippery. I was so scared of taking a shower. At night time there was partying and drinking until dawn. It gets so loud we couldn’t sleep. And in the morning trucks come by to collect alcohol bottles from the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and professional staff, it is clear they really value their customers
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, location, location. Hot water didn't work all that well, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty shower and dirty room
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Baljinder

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing. Terrible out dated room. Even though we paid for new refurbishment one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vahy W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Christy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s at least a bed to sleep in.
It’s a bed to sleep in…. The entrance to the hotel is very nice. Then you get in your room and there are major stains all over the carpet, holes in the wall, smears of “something” on the wall, tape over power outlets, etc. it is centrally located and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nope.
This hotel is a disaster. It seems like it is a run down old apartment building or rooming house.It is no lobby. The ceiling at the front desk had a 6x6 foot hole in it. The only thing LGTB about it was the wallpaper in the elevator. The rooms are old - nothing has been renovated. There was no hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

strahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Tobias

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zimmer auf den ersten Blick modern. Auf den zweiten Blick viele Details kaputt. Klimaanlage funktionierte zwar, konnte aber nur direkt nach unten wegen. Eine andere Einstellung, wie Schwenken, war nicht möglich und kühlte daher das Zimmer deutlich langsamer runter. Das Bad ist sehr eng, der Wasserdruck in der Dusche gering. Das Frühstuck findet in einem alten Saal mit Holzverkleidung statt - kein Vergleich zum durchdesignten Zimmer/Hotelflur. Das Frühstück selbst ist kein kontinentales Frühstück, eher lokal. Rührei und Spiegeleier sind jeden Tag kalt serviert. Kaffee OK. Alles Speisen sind ungekühlt, d.h. auch Wurst und Käse.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

takako

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
今回、立地の良さでは抜群に良買ったです。しかし、冷蔵庫は冷えないのでホテル側に伝えたが改善がなく、シーツも交換して伝えたが『３日間だけでしょっ、忙しいから』っと交換してくれず、使用したコップも言わないと交換してくれなかった、どうなってる🧹。　夜は夜で土曜日だったからか、若者の声がうるさくて熟睡出来ずでした‼️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

eva maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy muy muy malo no lo cojais
El hotel es horrible, no tiene nada que ver con las fotos que salen en internet, las habitaciones están viejísimas los armarios están desconchados la bañera se le ha ido hasta la pintura blanca y está por el centro toda gris. Sucio el cuarto de baño y el váter las sábanas, rotas y amarillas por mucho que sean limpias, estaban amarillas. El servicio de habitaciones pésimo venían hacer la cama y lo único que hacían era estirar las sábanas, luego pondré fotos de como quedaban y en tres días que hemos estado ni han limpiado el cuarto de baño ni han limpiado el suelo ni han limpiado nada. Yo me quejé a hoteles, llamé y les enviaron un email intentaron ponerse en contacto con el hotel también me he quejado en el hotel, pero me dijeron. Ah, es que es viejo y con eso me he quedado NO LO COJÁIS no lo recomiendo para nada, ha sido el peor hotel de toda mi vida. Mirad las fotos. Me siento engañada y estafada.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024